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[SS15700(ALL)01/96]
WARNING
Safety belts and seats can become hot in a
vehicle that has been closed up in sunny
weather; they could burn a small child.
Check seat covers and buckles before you
place a child anywhere near them.
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[SS15800(ALL)03/96]
WARNING
Do not leave children, unreliable adults,
or pets unattended in your vehicle.
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[SS16500(ALL)01/96]
Safety Seats for Children
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[SS16600(ALL)01/96]
Use a safety seat that is recommended for the
size and weight of the child. Always follow the
safety seat manufacturer's instructions when
installing and using the safety seat.
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[SS16620(ALL)01/96]
Ford recommends the use of a child safety seat
having a top tether strap. Install the child safety
seat in a seating position which is capable of
providing a tether anchorage. For more
information on top tether straps seeAttaching
Safety Seats With Tether Strapsin this chapter.
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[SS16640(ALL)05/96]
When installing a child safety seat, be sure to
use the correct safety belt buckle for that seating
position, and make sure the tongue is securely
fastened in the buckle. For a shoulder/lap belt
combination with a sliding tongue, make sure
the retractor is in the automatic locking mode.
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[SS16649(ALL)03/96]
Your vehicle is equipped with a right front
passenger air bag. Air bags deploy with great
force, faster than the blink of an eye. Front
passengers, especially children and small adults,
must never sit on the front edge of the seat,
stand near the glove compartment of the
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Parking
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To park your vehicle, shift into 1 (First), set the
parking brake fully, and turn off the ignition.
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[GF12015(ALL)01/96]
WARNING
Do not park your vehicle in Neutral, it
may move unexpectedly and injure
someone. Use 1 (First) gear and set the
parking brake fully.
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[GF30000(ALL)01/96]
Driving With a Heavy Load
[GF30100(ALL)04/96]
There are limits to the amount of weight your
vehicle can carry. The total weight of your
vehicle, plus the weight of the passengers and
cargo, should never be more than the Gross
Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). Also, the weight
that your vehicle carries over the front axle and
rear axle should never be more than the Gross
Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for the respective
axle.
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[GF30200(ALL)01/96]
You can find your vehicle's GVWR and GAWR
on the Safety Compliance Certification Label on
the left door lock pillar.
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[GF30300(ALL)01/96]
The weight limits of your vehicle's tires affect
the GVWR or GAWR limitations. Usage of
replacement tires with higher weight limits than
originals does not increase GVWR or GAWR.
Usage of lower capacity replacement tires may
lower GVWR and GAWR limitations.
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q
Make sure the weight of your load is evenly
distributed.
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[MC43182(ALL)03/96]
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Adjust tire pressure to recommended
specifications found on the Safety Compliance
Certification Label.
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[MC43184(ALL)03/96]
If you do not take these precautions, your tires
may fail or go flat.
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[MC43186(ALL)03/96]
Ford Motor Company recommends obeying
posted speed limits.
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[MC43188(ALL)01/97]
WARNING
Driving too fast for conditions creates the
possibility of loss of vehicle control.
Driving at very high speeds for extended
periods of time may result in damage to
vehicle components.
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[MC43190(ALL)03/96]
At least once a month, check the pressure in all
your vehicle's tires, including the spare. Use an
accurate tire pressure gauge. Check the tire
pressure when tires are cold, after the vehicle
has been parked for at least one hour or has
been driven less than 3 miles (5 km). You can
find proper cold pressure and load limits of
recommended size tires on the Safety
Compliance Certification Label.
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[MC43192(ALL)01/96]
WARNING
Improperly inflated tires can affect vehicle
handling and can fail suddenly, possibly
resulting in loss of vehicle control.
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half page art:0032235-B
Safety Compliance Certification label location
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The label contains the name of the manufacturer,
the month and year of manufacture, the
certification statement and the Vehicle
Identification Number. The label also contains
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating and Gross Axle
Weight Ratings, wheel and tire data and
information codes for additional vehicle data.
For further information about the Safety
Compliance Certification Label and the
information contained on it, refer to the Index.
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[AC01300(ALL)09/95]
NOTE: When adding accessories, equipment,
passengers, and luggage to your
vehicle, do not exceed the total weight
capacity of the vehicle or of the front
or rear axle (GVWR, GAWR as shown
on the Safety Compliance Certification
Label). Consult your dealer for specific
weight information.
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[AC01400(ALL)01/96]
NOTE: The Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) or the Canadian
Radio Telecommunications Commission
(CRTC) regulates the use of mobile
communications systems Ð such as
two-way radios, telephones, and theft
alarms Ð that are equipped with radio
transmitters. Any such equipment
installed in your vehicle should comply
with FCC or CRTC regulations and
should be installed only by a qualified
technician.
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250 Index
Fuel gauge................ 16
Fuel pump shut-off switch
engine does not start......... 100
starting after a collision........ 100
Fuse panels............... 122
instrument panel........... 128
Fuses
charts..............122, 128
checking and replacing........ 128
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap).......... 174
Gas mileage (see Fuel economy) . . . 176, 179
Gasoline (see Fuel)............ 174
Gauges, Electronic
engine coolant temperature gauge.... 17
fuel gauge............... 16
odometer................ 18
speedometer.............. 18
Gauges, Mechanical
engine coolant temperature gauge.... 17
fuel gauge............... 16
odometer................ 18
speedometer.............. 18
trip odometer.............. 18
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
definition............... 118
driving with a heavy load....... 118
Gearshift
automatic operation.......... 111
column-mounted........... 111
downshifting............. 117
floor-mounted............ 115
locking the gearshift........... 44
positions.............111, 115
shifting the gears.........111, 115
upshifting.............. 117
Gearshift:shifting the gears......111, 115
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GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) . . . 118
definition.............. 118
driving with a heavy load....... 118
H
Hazard flashers............ 45,121
Headlamps
aiming..............184±185
checking alignment.......... 185
cleaning............... 193
daytime running lights......... 46
flashing................ 47
replacing bulbs..........184±185
High beams, indicator light........ 12
High-mount brakelamp......... 191
description.............. 191
replacing the bulb.......... 191
Hood................. 148
latch location............. 148
release lever............. 148
working under the hood....... 146
Hoses, checking............. 159
I
Identification Number, Vehicle
(VIN)..............206, 213
Idle
relearning............142, 146
speed................. 96
Ignition
chime................. 16
positions of the ignition......... 44
Infant seats (see Safety seats)........ 77
Instrument panel............. 31
cleaning............... 195
lighting up panel and interior...... 41
Interval wipers.............. 48
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Tires.................. 167
changing............... 130
checking the pressure.......167±168
cleaning............... 193
inspection and maintenance....167, 169
replacing............... 170
rotating............... 169
snow tires and chains......... 173
spare tire.............. 132
storing your vehicle.......... 198
tire grades............170±171
treadwear............170±171
wear bands............. 170
wheel and tire matching........ 171
Towing a trailer (see Trailer towing) . . . 119
Towing your vehicle.......... 143
using wheel dollies.......... 143
with a tow truck........... 143
Trailer towing............. 119
calculating maximum trailer weight . . 119
Transaxle
automatic operation.......... 111
fluid, checking and adding (automatic) . 161
Transaxle control switch......... 112
Transmission, automatic operation.... 111
Transmission control switch....... 112
Trip odometer.............. 18
Tune-up specifications (VECI)...... 183
Turn signal................ 45
indicator lights............. 48
lever............... 45,48
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258 Index
U
Upshift speeds............. 117
Used engine oil, disposal.....146, 152, 162
V
Variable interval wipers.......... 48
VECI (Vehicle Emission Control Information)
decal................. 183
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) . 206, 213
Vehicle loading, understanding loading
information.............. 118
Vehicle storage............. 195
Ventilating your vehicle
(see Climate control).......... 33
Viscosity (see Engine oil)......... 149
Voltmeter (see Battery voltage gauge).... 11
W
Warm engine, starting........... 95
Warning chimes
key in ignition............. 16
safety belt............... 9
Warranties................ 3
basic.................. 3
Canada................. 3
radio.................. 30
Warranty Information Booklet....... 3
Washer fluid............... 48
Weight limits (GAWR, GVWR)...... 118
Wheel and tire matching......... 171
Wheel dollies (see Towing)........ 143
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